Jeremy Kyle Defends Show's Approach at Inquest into Guest's Death

Presenter argues his style was 'direct but empathetic' as court reviews unaired footage and guest's mental health history.

Steve Dymond died from a morphine overdose and heart condition after appearing on the show.
Kyle claims he de-escalated situations and was not responsible for guest selection or aftercare.
Court shown clips where Kyle's comments were questioned for being belittling and harsh.
ITV's compliance director testified on the show's use of lie detector tests and guest welfare protocols.
Dymond's repeated attempts to appear on the show and his history of depression were highlighted.